Find a Market for Foam #6

Foam Recycling Resources

Recycling Case Studies: Government

After a successful three month trial, Montreal has decided to continue its post-consumer polystyrene recycling pilot project for an entire year. With the support of the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA), the project will last for four seasons, making it more efficient and allowing it to provide more accurate data with regards to costs.

Cities can use their existing curbside infrastructure to recycle foam #6 packaging materials and food service products. See how foam recycling can be implemented at the curbside, and get a behind-the-scenes look as foam products are sorted and densified at a materials recovery facility (MRF).